SBI spokeswoman Patty McQuillan said Monday evening that the investigation was requested by the sheriff and district attorney for Hoke County. “The SBI waited until 4:15 p.m. to execute a search warrant to minimize disruption to the office,” she said. “The SBI's Computer Crimes Unit is assisting in the SBI's Southeastern District in this investigation.”

The statement released by McQuillan did not include any details about what potential crimes are being investigated or which departments of Hoke County government are involved.